And now the work is done

Verse 1

And now the work is done, Without much pains or cost; The author’s merit’s none, And therefore none his boast; He only claims whate’er’s amiss; Alas! how large a share is his!

Verse 2

Some time it took to beat And hunt for tinkling sound; But the rich savoury meat Was very quickly found; For every truly Christian thought Was by the God of Isaac brought.

Verse 3

May he that sings or reads That precious blessing know That comes by Jacob’s kids, And not from Esau’s bow. O bring no price! God’s grace is free To Paul, to Magdalene, to me!

Verse 4

Glory to God alone (Let man forbear to boast), To Father, and to Son, And to the Holy Ghost: Eternal life’s the gift of God; The Lamb procured it by his blood.